Goldberg Praises Son Gage’s Work Ethic And Academic Success

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2026
Goldberg Praises Son Gage’s Work Ethic And Academic Success

Bill Goldberg built his reputation on intensity, but these days his biggest praise is reserved for someone far closer to home – his son, Gage.

Speaking on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer opened up about how proud he is watching his son develop into both a standout athlete and a dedicated student. He reflected on how much has changed since fans first saw Gage as a young kid during his WWE return years ago.

Goldberg laughed about those early days, noting how his son isn’t exactly a fan of the throwback clips.

“Yeah. Well, you know, if you revert back to the 2016 appearance, he absolutely hates me when I post stuff like that cuz he was chubby. Um, but man, now, dude, that kid did 225 26 times on the bench press and that, you know, he’s a sophomore in college and it’s just amazing how dedicated this kid is. He is my son. There’s no doubt about it. My wife’s a strong woman. Uh the fact is we’re extremely physical people uh inherently and so he through osmosis he doesn’t have a choice you know but to be probably cast into a life of pain in one way or another. So he’s very resilient and he’s got a work ethic that is second to none.”

But for Goldberg, it goes beyond strength. What stands out most is the relentless effort his son brings every day.

“And I can tell you that I’ve never met a human being that works harder than this kid and gets out of his uh comfort zone and you know just tries to do everything that he can to be a better football player. And let’s just talk about his grades. He got an award yesterday for getting a 4.0 last semester. So, uh, he’s a wonderful kid and I’m just lucky to be his father.”

For Goldberg, the spotlight may have defined his career, but his greatest pride now comes from watching his son grind, improve, and succeed on his own path.

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AAA Controversy Erupts After Mask Removal Finish Sparks Rule Change Debate

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2026
AAA Controversy Erupts After Mask Removal Finish Sparks Rule Change Debate

Confusion has emerged following a controversial finish on AAA’s Fox broadcast, where a long-standing lucha libre rule may no longer apply.

During the match between Octagon Jr. and El Grande Americano in Mexico City, the bout ended in a way that immediately raised eyebrows. Americano tore off Octagon Jr.’s mask right in front of the referee before forcing a submission victory with an ankle lock. Traditionally in lucha libre, removing an opponent’s mask results in an automatic disqualification, making the outcome all the more surprising.

Reactions were swift during the broadcast itself. Rey Mysterio, who was on commentary, could be heard questioning the moment as it unfolded.

“You can’t pull the mask,” Mysterio said as Americano went after the mask.

Once the decision was made official, Mysterio continued to question the ruling, asking, “Was this no disqualification?”

The situation was later discussed by Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez during Wrestling Observer Radio, where they addressed the growing concerns about AAA potentially shifting away from traditional lucha libre rules.

Meltzer said:

“People were really upset, and quite frankly they should be, because obviously in Mexico if you unmask a guy it’s a DQ, but in WWE you unmask a guy it’s not a DQ. So again, we’re seeing more and more lucha libre turn into American style.

It’s happening a little bit in CMLL, it’s happening far more in AAA. There are people who like the traditional style and hate the traditions changing, but when WWE bought it, that’s what was going to happen. It’s just how it is.”

The finish has sparked wider debate among fans, particularly those who value the deeply rooted traditions of lucha libre, as the influence of American-style wrestling continues to reshape the presentation in AAA.

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JCW Strangle-Mania 2026 Card Revealed With Double Main Event Set

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2026
JCW Strangle-Mania 2026 Card Revealed With Double Main Event Set

Juggalo Championship Wrestling has officially confirmed the full card for this year’s Strangle-Mania event.

The show is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, taking place at the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of The Collective. A total of eight matches have been announced, with the event set to stream live on Triller TV.

Fans can expect a stacked night, highlighted by a double main event. One of the headline bouts will see the JCW World Championship on the line in a four-way elimination match, as Matt Riddle, Cokane, Nic Nemeth, and “The Chosen One” Caleb Konley collide, with Vince Russo set to accompany Konley.

The other marquee attraction will mark the end of an era, as Vampiro competes in his retirement match. The bout will be contested under triple threat rules, with Big Vito and PCO also involved.

Full lineup for JCW Strangle-Mania on April 17, 2026:

  • Vampiro (with Insane Clown Posse) vs. PCO vs. Big Vito in Vampiro’s retirement match
  • Matt Riddle vs. Cokane vs. Nic Nemeth vs. “The Chosen One” Caleb Konley (with Vince Russo) in a four-way elimination match for the JCW World Championship, with EC3 serving as special guest referee alongside Jeeves
  • 2 Tuff Tony, Willie Mack, and Rob Van Dam vs. The Good Brothers and KENTA
  • JCW Women’s Champion “Big Al” Alice Crowley and “Dynamite” Dani Mo vs. J Rod and a mystery partner, with Katie Forbes as special guest referee
  • Facade vs. MechaWolf vs. Ninja Mack vs. Disco Ray (with Ring Rat) vs. Charlie Haas vs. “Man of 1000 Gimmicks” Moshpit Mike for the JCW American Championship
  • The Bros of Funstruction vs. The Outbreak
  • “The Climax” Kerry Morton vs. Mickie Knuckles
  • St. Claire Monster Corp vs. The Rock and Roll Express and “Juggalo” George South
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AEW’s Megan Bayne Names Her Pro Wrestling Inspirations

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2026
Megan Bayne wearing an elaborate headpiece Ricky Havlik/AEW

With a nickname tributing one of Greek mythology’s divine creatures and a physique rivaling that of an ancient titan, Megan Bayne has arguably established herself as wrestling’s modern-day goddess. As such, it comes as no surprise that Bayne’s main inspirations were once considered wonders of the wrestling world as well.

Speaking with The Pop Break, the “Megasus” cited two Hall of Fame women as figures she’d study while developing her in-ring skills as a powerhouse. “I would say the obvious ones are Chyna and Beth Phoenix, who were game changers, in my opinion, as far as setting a standard for women’s wrestling goes, and especially in the time period that they were paving their way,” Bayne said. “But then, outside of women’s wrestling, I really liked Mike Awesome or Brock Lesnar or athletes who can be big and strong and kill you with ease, but also can be athletic and agile and do the more visually exciting, not necessarily acrobatics, but who could just have the best of both worlds.”

While primarily recognized for her strength, Bayne noted that she prides herself on being as versatile as possible in the ring, especially when she has the additional abilities of quickness and flight. Combined with Lena Kross’ similar in-ring qualities, Bayne now reigns as one-half of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions.

“I think there’s nothing more terrifying than this huge being who can easily kill you, but who also has the explosivity and the speed and can flip and can dive and you don’t need to do those things, but the fact that you can, I think, it’s a pat on the back, it’s a brag, not everyone can do that,” she said.

Bayne officially joined AEW in early 2025, with CEO Tony Khan announcing her “All Elite” status following a dominant showing on “AEW Collision.” Most recently, she and Kross bested Canadian indie stars, Ava Lawless and Kristara, on the show.

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Backstage Report On Roderick Strong & Orange Cassidy’s AEW Dynasty Mystery Partner

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2026
Orange Cassidy flexing his arms Lee South/AEW

With AEW Dynasty just hours away, a new report has solved one of the night’s mysteries: Roderick Strong and Orange Cassidy’s trios competition partner.

According to BodySlam+, Kyle O’Reilly is set to join Strong and Cassidy in their pursuit of the AEW World Trios Championships at Dynasty. For O’Reilly, this will simultaneously mark a return and homecoming as the pay-per-view emanates from his home province of British Columbia, Canada. AEW fans last saw O’Reilly in December as he delivered encouraging words to Strong ahead of his Continental Classic match against Claudio Castagnoli on “AEW Collision.” In the same segment, O’Reilly revealed that he had battled a bulging disc in his neck and a fractured arm in the midst of tapping out another member of the Death Riders, Jon Moxley, on two occasions 

O’Reilly last wrestled at AEW Full Gear on November 22, when he managed to submit Moxley for the second time. Should his in-ring return pan out as reported, O’Reilly would challenge The Dogs (Gabe Kidd, David Finlay, and Clark Connors) for the AEW World Trios Championships alongside Strong and Cassidy.

On Saturday’s edition of “Collision,” The Dogs dethroned JetSpeed and Místico as Trios Champions. Shortly after, Strong congratulated them, then reminded the trio that that he and Cassidy were out for revenge following an attack on “AEW Dynamite.” As such, he and Cassidy recruited a third man of their own to even the odds.

Dynasty will serve as the platform for The Dogs’ first defense as AEW World Trios Champions. Neither Strong nor O’Reilly nor Cassidy has held the titles before.

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